Tilia Homes Donates Books to Stokesley Primary Academy for World Book Day

Tilia Homes has donated a collection of books to Stokesley Primary Academy to help inspire a love of reading and support literacy among local children.

The donation supported the school’s World Book Day celebrations on 5th March and helped mark the National Year of Reading 2026.

The donation, worth up to £200 and selected by the school, includes age-appropriate class reads, poetry collections, and the complete Roald Dahl collection of 16 beloved titles. Pupils from Nursery through to Year 6 will receive books covering a wide range of themes including mixed heritage family, culture, identity, mythology, humour, and school life, supporting their reading development and encouraging a love of reading in Primary years.

The donation was officially presented to the school on Thursday 5th March, where students celebrated World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite book characters.

Victoria Barlow, Sales Manager at Tilia Homes Northern, said: "It’s been wonderful to support Stokesley Primary Academy and encourage local children to discover the joy of reading. The pupils are an important part of this community, so being able to support them during the National Year of Reading feels especially meaningful. At The Bluebells at Tanton Fields, we’re committed to building a strong community. Supporting the local school is a small but meaningful way for us to give back and bring that community spirit to life.”

Principal of Stokesley Primary Academy, Ms Madden, added: "We’re really grateful to Tilia Homes for their book donation. These books will bring joy to our pupils, spark curiosity, and help develop a lifelong love of reading. It’s wonderful to see local initiatives such as this - investing in the education and growth of our pupils."

This initiative is part of Tilia Homes’ ongoing commitment to supporting local communities. Recently, the company sponsored Stokesley Junior Football Team and plans to continue offering educational and community opportunities near its developments throughout the year.

Tilia Homes is currently building the final phase of 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes at The Bluebells at Tanton Fields in Stokesley. The remaining 27 private homes offer a mix of traditional two-storey layouts and modern three-storey living, completing the 226-home development. Families in the area can choose from 3-bedroom semi-detached and detached homes, as well as 4 and 5-bedroom detached homes.

For more information about The Bluebells at Tanton Fields development and Tilia Homes visit The Bluebells at Tanton Fields